Damn Good Tarpon Fishing Charters In Clearwater Beach

Our Damn Good Guides currently offer 8 tarpon trips in Clearwater Beach, and the most popular trips in the area are Fisherman's Choice Trip guided by Garrett, Tampa Bay Fishing - 22’ Aguasport guided by Nick, and Clearwater Inshore Fishing guided by Alex.

Our guides in Clearwater Beach are rated a 5 out of 5 based on 5945 verified reviews on Captain Experiences.

All guides on Captain Experiences are vetted by our team. You can access their reviews, click through trip photos, read bios to get to know them, and preview trip details like species, techniques, group sizes, boat specs and more.

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Inshore fishing is the most popular type of fishing for tarpon in Clearwater Beach as well as nearshore fishing and flats fishing.

The most common fishing techniques in Clearwater Beach are drift fishing, light tackle fishing, and live bait fishing but sight casting and bottom fishing are popular as well.

Prices for tarpon in Clearwater Beach can range anywhere from about $550 to $1,013, but the average price for a half day trip for tarpon in Clearwater Beach is $619. The average price for a full day trip for tarpon in Clearwater Beach is $867.

Hiring a guide provides a number of benefits and many choose to book a fishing guide for a combination of experience, local knowledge, convenience, and cost-effectiveness.

Working with experienced fishing guides who know the best local spots and techniques can dramatically increase your odds of a great day. Having someone who is on the water every day and knows the area like the back of their hand is going to give you the best chances of success.

Booking a guide is also more cost effective, especially if you only get out a handful of times per year. When you consider all of the costs you would incur on your own such as the price of a boat, maintenance, insurance, gas, high-quality gear and tackle, repairs, and more, you’ll find that DIY is sometimes not worth the expense.

Even if you’ve got a great setup already in your home waters, booking a guide also provides a great opportunity to experience new techniques, new locations, or even a chance at a new target species to knock off the bucket list.

The most popular season for tarpon fishing in Clearwater Beach is spring, and most anglers book their trips 17 days in advance.

See here for more information on tarpon fishing licenses in Clearwater Beach, tarpon bag limits, and fishing season regulations for tarpon in Clearwater Beach. When in doubt, your fishing guide will always know the right tarpon rules and regulations in Clearwater Beach.